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Product Overview
p-Toluic acid (CAS 99-94-5) is an important aromatic carboxylic acid compound. It appears as white crystalline powder with a slight characteristic odor. With stable chemical properties and active functional groups, it is widely used in pharmaceutical intermediates, dye synthesis, pesticide raw materials, plastic additives and organic synthesis fields. Produced via oxidation, recrystallization and drying processes, the product has high purity, low impurities and stable batch quality. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: ≥99.0% (HPLC/GC), meets industrial grade and research grade standards.
- High Reaction Activity: The carboxyl group enables esterification, amidation and salt formation reactions.
- Good Thermal Stability: Resists decomposition under conventional processing temperatures.
- Excellent Compatibility: Easy to blend with various raw materials for diversified applications.
- Strict Quality Control: Full batch inspection; standard COA and MSDS are available upon request.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Slight characteristic odor
- Molecular Formula: C8H8O2
- Molecular Weight: 136.15
- Melting Point: 179 – 182 °C
- Boiling Point: 274 °C
- Density: 1.062 g/cm3 (20 °C)
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in cold water; soluble in hot water, ethanol, ether and methanol
- Hygroscopicity: Non-hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperature and sealed storage.
- Chemical Reactivity: Undergoes typical reactions of carboxylic acids such as esterification, decarboxylation and halogenation.
- Acid-Base Character: Weakly acidic in aqueous solution.
- Incompatibility: Keep away from strong bases and strong oxidants.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Key intermediate for synthesizing antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs and cardiovascular medicines.
- Dyestuff Industry: Raw material for manufacturing reactive dyes, acid dyes and pigment intermediates.
- Pesticide Industry: Intermediate for herbicides, insecticides and plant growth regulators.
- Plastic Industry: Stabilizer and modifier for plastics and resin products.
- Organic Synthesis: Fundamental building block for various fine chemical derivatives and laboratory reagents.
Usage Restriction: For industrial synthesis and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed. Store separately from strong bases and oxidants. Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 25 °C. Reseal containers immediately after opening.
Transportation Requirements
This product is classified as non-hazardous goods. Adopt moisture-proof sealed packaging. Avoid violent collision, extrusion, high temperature and rain soaking during transit. Do not transport together with corrosive substances and food.
Operation Notes
Wear dust-proof mask, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Operate in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation of dust and direct contact with skin and eyes. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of clean water once contact occurs. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
Regulatory Information
EINECS Number: 202-772-5
HS Code: 2916399090
Complies with international organic chemical standards. Export products follow IATA and IMDG provisions. All transactions are limited to qualified chemical factories, pharmaceutical enterprises and research institutions.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | p-Toluic acid |
| CAS NO. | 99-94-5 |
| IUPAC Name | 4-Methylbenzoic acid |
| Synonyms | 4-Toluic acid |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.15 |
| EINECS Number | 202-772-5 |
| UN Number | Non-hazardous goods |
| Hazard Class | Irritant |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (HPLC/GC) |
| Water Content | ≤0.2% |
| Melting Point | 179 – 182 °C |
| Boiling Point | 274 °C |
| Density | 1.062 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in cold water; soluble in hot water, ethanol |
| HS Code | 2916399090 |
| Storage Temperature | 10 – 25 °C, sealed, dry & light-proof environment |
| Packing Specification | 25kg/fiber drum with inner plastic bag |
| Grade Standard | Industrial Grade / Research Grade |
| Application Scope | Pharmaceutical intermediate, dye raw material, pesticide intermediate, organic synthesis reagent |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
